Chapter 5Chapter 5

Developing an Individual Career PlanDeveloping an Individual Career Plan

Section 1: Evaluating Career Choices

• Evaluate Your Choices– Evaluation

• Weigh possibilities• Values

– Personal Career Profile Form

Section 1: Evaluating Career Choices

Personal Career Profile FormName:_______ Date:_____ Career:_________

Personal Information Career Information Match(1-10)

Your Values Career Values

Your Interests Career Duties and Responsibilities

Your Personality Personality Type Needed

Data-People-Things Preference Data-People-Things Relationships

Skills and Aptitudes Skills and Aptitudes Required

Education/Training Acceptable Education/Training Required

Section 2: Your Plan of Action

• Individual Career Plan

Plan How to reach Your Goal• Plan Intermediate goals

– High School Courses– Graduation Plan– Manageable steps

Taking Aim• Specific intermediate goals

– Vague goals=missed opportunities

With Your Feet on the Ground

• Be realistic – Who and where are you today?

• Realistic• Traditional• Be creative

Stepping Stone Goals• Short Term• Mid Term• Long Term• Allow you to make adjustments along

your career path.

Deciding on Education and Training

• Your first stepping stone goal should be gaining an education.

On Line Learning• More and more popular.

– Convenience and popularity– Less expensive– Lose the social interaction

On The Job Training• On the job training

– Orientation– Long term training

Apprenticeships• Apprenticeships

– Master a craft– Hands on experience under guidance of a

skilled worker

Vocational Technical Centers

• Vocational Technical Centers– Skill oriented programs– Less expensive– Evening classes

Trade Schools• Trade Schools

– Trains for specific profession

Community and Technical Colleges

• Offer– 2 Year– Certificate Programs in occupational areas

Four Year Colleges and Universities

• Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree– Teacher’s– Physical Therapist– CPA

Continuing Education• Continuing Education

– Geared toward older students– Brush up old skills

Military Service• Largest employer in the United States

– Offer over 200 occupations– 4-6 years of active service

Committing Yourself on Paper

• What is my ultimate career goal?• What is my first stepping stone?• Which educational programs offer the

training I need?• How much money will I need to pay for my

education and training?• Where will this money come from?

Where do you go from here• Educational and Career Plan• Be flexible!